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CELTIC PILGRIMAGE North-East of Victoria, from Bright 32 Elgin Rd Beechworth Celtic Festival CELTIC The Beechworth Celtic Festival runs from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th November, preceding the walk. On Friday evening at 7.30pm, the Beechworth Singers present PILGRIMAGE “Traditional Celtic Songs”. As part of the Celtic festival, there will be a session on Celtic Christian Spirituality on Sunday afternoon. 12th to 17th November If you would like to join in the Celtic Festival 2017 weekend, you will need to arrange your own weekend accommodation or indicate on the Registration Form that you would like to be billeted with a Church member. Beechworth Celtic Festival [email protected] www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au Beechworth Information Centre www.beechworthonline.com.au Free Call 1300 366 321 An opportunity to consider major themes of Celtic Spirituality, on a contemplative walk over five days. The route follows the Rail Trail through the CELTIC PILGRIMAGE north-east of Victoria, from Bright 32 Elgin Rd. (Wandiligong) to Beechworth. Beechworth 3747 organized by the Beechworth Uniting Church (03) 5728 2835 www.beechworthunitingchurch.org.au [email protected] This pilgrimage is an opportunity to Accommodation is provided in cabins or bunk Requirements re-create. It follows the tradition of houses in Wandiligong, Porepunkah and 1. A sealed envelope containing an the Celtic pilgrimages. Myrtleford and in halls at Gapsted & Everton. emergency contact number, a list of Walkers may bring their own tents. Bedding current medication and significant (camp bed, “lilo” or roll up mattress) is operations or diseases. The walk acknowledges the desire of many required for the nights at the halls. All gear will 2. Appropriate shoes for walking up to 20km people to take a break from the regular be transported between sites. per day on a hard surface. tensions and complexities of 21st century A Continental type breakfast and hearty 3. Appropriate clothing, allowing for changes living. evening meal are provided each day. in the weather over 5 days, 80 km walk. • to walk simply, unburdened. Anyone with special assistance or (temperatures from 10° to 35°C, wet weather). • to take time to reflect. accommodation needs should enquire. 4. A sleeping bag or linen and blankets and • to consider our life choices. mattress or camp bed for Gapsted & Everton • to be at one with nature. Fees: $380 (second time $350) Halls. The emphasis is on the individual’s Discounts are available for special 5. Water container. pilgrimage. Social activities are not a priority. circumstances. Please enquire. 6. Personal medication. 7. First aid kit. The theme this year will be the seasons. A deposit of $50 must accompany the 8. Plates and cutlery. booking and the balance should be paid by Each day on the walk begins with optional the 10th October 2017. Optional Christian Worship at 7:30am and the 1. Camping gear. introduction of the Celtic theme of the day. A cheque or money order should be made out 2. Bathers for a swim. Material on the theme is provided for to “Beechworth Uniting Church”. 3. Mobile phone (May not work in all areas) reflection during the day. Direct credit is also available. See the 4. Ear plugs. Registration Form for details. Registration should be secured early, as Come for the Celtic Festival weekend and there is a limit of 30 places and preference be involved in our Sunday programme. will be given to those who haven’t been on the walk before. 9:30am Church service including blessing of the pilgrims 1.30pm Entertainment and introduction to the Celtic way of life 3:30pm Afternoon Tea 4:00pm Bus leaves for Wandiligong .
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